How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Laveen, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Laveen, AZ is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and Laveen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Laveen.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
11 m · 8 sec · North 35th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road
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Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
2695 ft · 56 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue straight
2194 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, Los Angeles
968 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dobbins Road
1897 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto West Dobbins Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Dobbins Road
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Turn right onto South 51st Avenue
17 m · 1 sec · South 51st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 51st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Laveen.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Black Canyon Freeway
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
14.1 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Sunny near Laveen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Laveen?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Deer Valley and 14.6 miles from Laveen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Valley and Sunny near Laveen.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Laveen. Straight-line distance: 22.28 mi (35.85 km).
#1 Deer Valley
Situated in the northern reaches of Phoenix within Maricopa County, this extensive urban village lies at an average elevation of approximately 1,375 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6839300, -112.1348800 |
| Altitude | 419 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laveen
Situated in southwestern Phoenix within Maricopa County at an elevation of 1033 feet, this community lies near the confluence of the Salt and Gila Rivers and is bordered by South Mountain Park to the east.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3628200, -112.1693200 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laveen (-112.16932, 33.36282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $5.19 | $10.37 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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